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How the world's ugliest color stops smokers We've all been faced with the question: "What's your favorite color?". Many of us are so used to this question that we answer it without much thought. So what is your least favorite color? What would be your answer to the question? The name of this ugly color according to the majority: Pantone 448C. Its more casual name is “dark grayish olive”. Ok, we fo...

Oedipus and the Riddle of Humanity Have you seen the sphinx statue in Egypt? A statue with a human head but a lion-shaped body. Frankly, the fact that it has a lion's body is not surprising. In almost all the depictions of gods in Egyptian Mythology, the god is "cat-headed". Since the lion is the most highly-placed member of the feline family, this statue was considered sacred. It is claimed that...

The birds that hunt with fire Arsonist Birds What comes to mind when we say bird? Many of us think of budgies that can say words like "hello, pretty bird, bye-bye" inside the cage. However, there are creatures that are reckless enough to set the forest on fire for their own benefit. We shouldn't take the descendants of dinosaurs too lightly. Here is our article that will make you think again befor...

One signature that saved 30,000 lives Since the beginning of history, people have been looking for efficient ways to continue their lives. As you know, just living is no longer enough. We are also looking for ways to lead a good life. This understanding of the “good life” is often followed by an obsessive search for efficiency. For example, we are looking for lives where we can no longer find a pl...

How the Cupid myth invented psychology Today we will examine one of the most delightful stories in Greek Mythology. Perhaps the most popular God takes the lead in this story: Cupid. A young boy walks around with his bow and arrows that make people fall in love. So, Cupid, can he fall in love? Let's get to know Eros first. Eros is the son of Ares, the God of War, and Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love....

Why insects mistake light bulbs for moons Why Do Flies Head To The Lamp? I'm sure everyone who has seen the title has observed this situation. We don't need to be an entomologist for that. But what's wrong with the flies? Why do they keep beating the lamp without stopping? Unfortunately, this story will not have a happy ending. A sad story awaits us! First of all, we can safely say that there is n...

Why stress turns your hair gray Does Stress Whiten Hair? Everyone is looking for ways to look younger and more dynamic. Especially today, with social media being so central to our lives and the perception of beauty being overemphasized. Well, we always hear “Stress makes our hair turn white.“ Is this claim a myth or fact? Let's examine it! A World Full of Stress Stress is a trigger that we are all...

Phages trap superbugs in checkmate Lifesaving Deadly Weapon: Bacteriophage What an interesting creature, isn't it? How weak we actually are under our seemingly resilient nature or death-defying science. Creatures that are too tiny to see with the naked eye can turn our lives upside down and even kill us. Although viruses recently won the "most popular little creature of the year" award, their slig...

How James Cook Conquered With Citrus The Sailor Who Wrote His Name in World History in Golden Letters: Captain Cook I'm sure you've seen and heard several times that these expressions were used to define many sailors. From Barbaros to Oruç Reis, even a pirate like Blackbeard was named in this way. However, the things that make these names special are the wars and conflicts they were in. At this po...

The Physics of Wan Hu's Rocket Chair The Man Who Shoots Himself to the Moon with a Chair: Wan Hu Fly... It has been one of the most desired talents throughout human history. This ability is directly associated with freedom. And of course, many people have lost their lives in the pursuit of this power. The legendary Wan Hu was the first person to try to achieve this flying power. Yes, Wan Hu has li...

How Quantum Tunneling Keeps You Alive Why Chemical Reactions Occur So Much Faster Than Expected: Quantum Tunneling Quantum mechanics often seems to be of interest to physicists and mathematicians due to the Ideas that are difficult to make sense of because of complex equations, and subatomic particles that seem to have nothing to do with chemistry. A chemist, who takes any quantum mechanics course...

Why the H-index fails Einstein A Ranking that Can Answer "Which Scientist is More Successful?" Questions: What is the H-index? It's been an ongoing debate among physicists for years, whether Newton or Einstein was the greater physicist. Of course, there is no clear answer to this question (although most physicists support Newton), but comparisons like this one clearly show how keen people are in c...

How the boiling vacuum creates light Why Do Atoms Radiate Light? Light has undoubtedly been one of the most interesting natural phenomena throughout human history. The structure of light has been one of the most debated issues throughout the history of science, and whether it behaves like a wave or as a particle has always been the cause of heated debates. Yazının tamamı: https://www.okbutwhy.org/...

How theobromine poisons dogs Why Is Chocolate Harmful to Dogs? Chocolate is an absolute must for many of us, it is a food we can rely on, in difficult days. You've probably heard the ads that say the happiest mornings start with chocolate. However, it is quite dangerous for our closest friends: our dogs. So why is chocolate bad for dogs? Or is it really as harmful as it sounds? All the Crime Is In...

How Greek Myths Invented Modern Logic A Dangerous Consequence of Flying High: Icarus And Many Related Stories In this article, we will discuss not only the story of Icarus but also many mythological stories. To be honest, this was the article that I had the most difficulty in determining the title among all the articles I wrote so far. It was not possible to fit the topics of this article into one...

How caffeine tricks your fatigue receptors Coffee is probably the favorite energy drink of our readers here. According to research by the National Coffee Association of America (NCA) in 2020, 62% of Americans drink at least one cup of coffee every day. The average amount of coffee consumed per person per day is more than 3 cups. For some people, it's just its taste while for the overwhelming major...

Why you always feel so behind Perhaps one of the most important problems of the modern world is not being able to keep up with the pace of life. We all complain about not having time for something. This river of life flows so endlessly that we complain about not being able to create even a time to breathe. We are drowning more and more every day. Sometimes we take action and start rowing in order...

Controlling Dreams and the Hidden Risks Have you ever realized that you are dreaming while you are dreaming? If you haven't experienced it before, this may seem impossible at first. But the number of people who really understand that they are dreaming and even manage it is not few. According to Saunders' research in 2016, 55% of adults have experienced this condition at least once. In addition, 23...

Android rights in Detroit Become Human The gaming industry is a huge industry that is growing fast. This industry, which is now too advanced to be ignored, is often seen by those outside of the gaming world as an “idle activity to clear the head”. While this may be true for some games, it's definitely wrong to lump all games together. We will examine the game and discuss the philosophy behind it!...

Does the world vanish when you blink Like every child who watched Toy Story as a child, that question came to my mind: What do these toys do when we are not looking at them? Or to expand it further: What are these objects doing when we're not looking? This series, which will consist of two parts, will include the first step in understanding the quantum universe, which is actually a vast world. In...

The magic numbers that built you Despite the overwhelming dominance of one group over the other, all was well in the world of the elements. Or so it seemed. Until 1949, that is. That year, a scientist named Maria Goeppert Mayer scientifically explained why some elements stood out more than others: Some were MAGIC! Is Nature Fair? Proportions of Elements on Earth When we look at the contents of the...

How Fuzzy Logic Ends Binary Thinking History shows that humanity has been separated from each other with sharp lines since the very beginning of its existence. Although the reason for separation varies according to the problems encountered from time to time, there is always separation. This separation can sometimes be based on ethnic origins, race, political opinions, religious beliefs, and even r...

How ghost hunting built modern science In this article, we will start by trying to understand what makes something alive. Next, we'll take the case of a scientist who goes mad while trying to contact the spirit of his brother after his untimely death. We will talk about a spirit communication club that includes famous people such as Charles Dickens and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. In addition, after ge...

The man who poisoned the world Scientist Who Caused the Most Environmental Damage Thomas Midgley Jr. When you go to buy gas, I'm sure there is a writing that catches your attention: Unleaded Gas. All types of gasoline currently being sold are unleaded. However, instead of saying gasoline directly, the phrase unleaded is highlighted. Because leaded gasoline has a scary story. Yazının tamamı: https:...

Why Rational People Fall for Scams People Emptying Your Pockets: Scammers or Con Artists Throughout the ages, people have sought ways to get rich through the easy way. While many people seek this easy way in accordance with the law, some have committed various crimes for this purpose. Let's deal with such crimes not through violence and blood, but through examples of fraud. Today, we all receive m...